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Asian-American aim for the perfect balance. Came to America, say hurray for the parents. Born in the states, but my Grandmother raised me though. Before I learned to talk, I learned the hand-water ratio.

Welcome to II stix. We have been around... em... probably longer than you. :~(

Lot has changed over the years yet everything stays the same. Asians have more exposure in the media yet the same stereotype exist. Here's to the 2018 and hope of better future.

During my senior year of high school, I started dreading calculus. Every time my teacher slapped our tests face-down on our desks, I would peel up the corner of the page just enough to see the score, circled in red. The numbers were dropping quickly: 79, 64, 56.

Crowds descending on the Tokyo subway during rush hour is so common, this passenger doesn’t even react as the subway pushers on duty shove him into the train. Italian photographer Marco Patella captured this video of the chaotic scene, which may make you feel better about your own commute.